Search for a specific FSG, FSC, CAGE code or PS Issue

The first 2 digits of the Federal Supply Classification Group (FSCG) is called the Federal Supply Group (FSG).

The last 2 digits of the Federal Supply Classification Group (FSCG) is called the Federal Supply Class (FSC).

An FSC Search is conducted with the full 4-digit FSCG number.

A Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code is a five-digit alpha numeric identifier which is assigned to suppliers of various Governmental agencies.

The Preventive Maintenance Monthly is series of United States Army technical bulletins published since June 1951 as a monthly magazine with comic book-style art to illustrate proper preventive maintenance methods.

3 - Design Control Reference

Reference Number Category Code (DRN_2910)

Design Control Reference. The primary number used to identify an item of production or a range of items of production, by the manufacturer (individual, company, firm, corporation, or Government activity) which controls the design, characteristics, and production of the item by means of its engineering drawings, specifications and inspection requirements.

2 - Production Item

Reference Number Variation Code (DRN_4780)

A design control or other reference number that is an item-identifying number for an item of production, or a source control reference or a specification or standard part, type, or similar reference number that is an item-identifying number for an item of supply.

5

Acquisition Method Code (AMC_2871)

Acquire only from the prime contractor although the engineering data identifies the Commercial and Government Entity Code (CAGE) and part number of a source other than the prime contractor. The DoD activity assigning this code shall furnish the name and CAGE Code of the prime contractor to the activity responsible for acquiring the part.

D

Acquisition Method Suffix Code (AMSC_2876)

The data needed to produce this item from additional sources is not physically available. Valid AMCs: 3, 4 and 5.

Z

Item Management Code (IMC_2744)

Integrated Management: Relinquishment of Service management of an item in designated commodity oriented Federal Supply Classes to the IMM (FSC manager) for management.

Supplementary Collaborators (SUPPLM_COLLBR_2533)

1

Reference Number Format Code (RNFC_2920)

Number is formatted as configured on the originating document with the exception of the modification required in volume 2, chapter 2.9.Number is formatted as configured on the originating document with the exception of the modification required in volume 2, chapter 2.9 .

3

Reference Number Category Code (RNCC_2910)

Design Control Reference. The primary number used to identify an item of production or a range of items of production, by the manufacturer (individual, company, firm, corporation, or Government activity) which controls the design, characteristics, and production of the item by means of its engineering drawings, specifications and inspection requirements.

2

Reference Number Variation Code (RNVC_4780)

A design control or other reference number that is an item-identifying number for an item of production, or a source control reference or a specification or standard part, type, or similar reference number that is an item-identifying number for an item of supply.

3

Document Availability Code (DAC_2640)

The reference number is represented by technical documentation other than a drawing and the documentation was available to the RNAAC, who may or may not be the submitting activity, at the time of submission of the reference number. The RNAAC will furnish the technical documentation upon request.

TX

Reference Number Action Activity Code (RNAAC_2900)

Defense Supply Center Columbus, Columbus, OH 43218

D

Reference Number Status Code (RNSC_2923)

Procurement authority of the manufacturer and reference number have not yet been checked. NOTE: This code is to be allocated to reference numbers still requiring checks on procurement authority.

C

Item Standardization Code (ISC_2650)

An item authorized for procurement that has been included in an item reduction study but an intelligent decision could not be made due to lack of sufficient technical data.

TX

Originator of Standardization Decision (ORG_STDZN_DEC_9325)

Defense Supply Center Columbus, Columbus, OH 43218

0

NIIN Status Code (NIIN_STAT_CD_2670)

Item is active. File data coded KFD is forwarded. if this KFD data represents your item of supply, submit, if applicable, an LAD, LAU, or LCU transaction. Otherwise, use the National Stock Number (NSN) in your supply system.

Rail Variance (RAIL_VARI_CD_4760)

SMS

Source of Supply (SOS_CD_3690) or Source of Supply Modifier (SOSM_CD_2948)

Defense Logistics Agency, Enterprise Business Systems

J

Acquisition Advice Code (AAC_2507)

NOT STOCKED, CENTRALLY PROCURED # (NON-STOCKED ITEMS) IMM/Service centrally managed but not stocked item. Procurement will be initiated only after receipt of a requisition.

U

Controlled Item Inventory Code (CIIC_2863)

Unclassified

1

Quantity Unit Pack (QUP_6106)

1

EA

Unit of Issue (UI_3050)

Each - A numeric quantity of one item of supply. Do not use if a more specific term applies, such as kit, set, assortment, assembly, group, sheet, plate, strip or length.

0

Shelf Life Code (SLC_2943)

TYPE I or TYPE II (Non-Deteriorative/No Shelf-Life) - An individual item of supply which is determined through an evaluation of technical test data and/or actual experience to be an item with a definite non-extendible period of shelf-life OR An individual item of supply having an assigned shelf-life time period that may be extended after completion of inspection/test/restorative action.

00

Special Marking Code (SP_MKG_CD_5169)

Q

Packing shall be accomplished in accordance with table C.II for the packing level specified. Closure sealing and reinforcement shall be in accordance with applicable specification for shipping container.

Q

Packing shall be accomplished in accordance with table C-II for the packing level specified. Closure sealing and reinforcement shall be in accordance with the appropriate shipping container specification.

O

Optional Procedure Indicator Code (OPTNL_PRO_IND_5173)

Options can be exercised as to specific method of preservation or DoD approved packaging materials to be used. However, basic preservation method shall be retained, supplemental data shall be complied with, and unit package dimensions shall not be increased by more than one inch. Equal or better protection shall be given the item and there shall be no increase in the package cost.